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10-14-2012, 12:35 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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I joined the Nomad club today!
I joined the site a few weeks ago, after being hit by a minivan while riding my Suzuki C50 (VR handle tgabriel). Bike was a total loss, and I had been planning to upgrade to a Nomad for awhile, but with the settlement cheque finally in hand it was time to go shopping.
Today I picked up a new-to-me 2001 Nomad 1500FI with 43,000 km (about 26,000 miles). Has a Premeaux fairing, HD Tourpac, K&N air filter, V&H pipes, Power Commander 3, backrest, and a bunch of other goodies. Went for a quick spin today before I loaded it on the trailer for the 3 hour drive home, but can't wait to get it registered, insured, and my own plate on it so I can take it out for a real shakedown. Here's a few pics:    Now all I have to do is pray for some decent weather so I can put a few miles on her before the white stuff flies! Hope to see you on the road some time soon! Cheers, T Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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10-14-2012, 01:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Nice!! I have the same year and paint color. Just stock no goodies though...
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10-14-2012, 05:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
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Other than the HD fairing, the Premeux is probably the best fairing for the Nomad out there. It's pricey, which is why there aren't more out there. Nice looking bike.
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10-14-2012, 06:53 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Dover, DE
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Welcome! Congratulations on you new ride. You're gonna love it.
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10-14-2012, 07:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: St. Pauls, NC
Posts: 2,089
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Welcome. I, too, have a 2001. But mine is the carb'd model. Love it. Great bike.
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10-14-2012, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada
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Nice bike, welcome from Ontario!
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10-14-2012, 10:24 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Washington City, Utah
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Welcome GC. Nice looking bike!
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10-14-2012, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
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Gerry --- Just a few things. 1) That helmet is WAY too big for you. 2) If you can't reach the ground with either foot, you really shouldn't be operating a motorcycle. I would suggest you buy a trike although it looks like your feet wouldn't reach the shifter/brake on that, either. 3) BUY A NEW REAR SHIFTER PAD. I might still have my old one if you want it.
Just tryin' to help out.
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10-14-2012, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Greetings from Las Vegas! Wow! That bike is hooked up! the previous owner saved you a lot of time and expense. Congratulations!
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10-14-2012, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Henderson, NV
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 Welcome from Sin City, Nevada.
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10-14-2012, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Exactly why I bought it. The only things I want to do to it are: 1. Get some Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, and 2. swap out that HD Leather Tourpac for one of the Fiberglass box-style ones. I don't think it goes with the bike (personally). If anyone wants to buy it, I'll be posting it in the accessories shortly...or we could work out a swap! thanks for the positive responses folks! T
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2006 Anniversary Classic/Nomad mix
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